SOLUTION: My patients order reads: ceftizoxime 1 gram IV piggyback every 8 hours. The pharmacy supplies it in 100mL dextrose and water. I need to infuse over 30 minutes, with tubing that

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Question 427182: My patients order reads: ceftizoxime 1 gram IV piggyback every 8 hours. The pharmacy supplies it in 100mL dextrose and water. I need to infuse over 30 minutes, with tubing that delivers 10 drops per milliliter, what drip rate do I set, rounded to the nearest whole number.
I figured it at 100mL / 30minutes = 33 drops per minute.
Am I even close?
Thank You !
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
100mL x 10 drops/mL=1000 drops
1000 drops/30 mins=33.333 drops/min..